Central Florida Association of Black Journalists

09/29/2026

This is an incredible opportunity for Central Florida students!

Please register and stop by our booth on October 15 to learn more about careers in journalism. 🙌🏾

Central Florida students, your HBCU journey could start right here!

The Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in partnership with and Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is bringing more than three dozen of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to students and families across Orange County, Florida 🍊 and neighboring Central Florida counties.

High school seniors attending the event can connect directly with HBCUs while pursuing application fee waivers, on-the-spot admissions, scholarships, internships, career advising, prizes, and more! 🎓💼✨

💰 There’s even more on the line: more than $10,000 in scholarships will be presented to select registered students who attend, thanks to our event education partners.

📣 HBCUs, nonprofit organizations, scholarship partners, and employers interested in participating can submit a request to [email protected].

Students, come ready to make connections, discover new possibilities, and take the next step toward your college future! 🚀📚

09/21/2026

Please join us in welcoming Garfield Hylton to our organization!

Garfield is a two-time award-winning journalist, recognized for his work as both a TV news producer and an online columnist.

With a freelance portfolio spanning more than 15 years, Garfield has also written for ESPN’s Andscape, Yahoo and NewsOne, covering topics ranging from sneakers, music and video games to broader sociocultural issues.

He is a proud Florida State Seminole, and holds a law degree from North Carolina Central University and a master’s degree in journalism from USF St. Petersburg.

We’re excited to have Garfield join the CFABJ family.

Show some love in the comments!

09/12/2026

🚨It’s meeting day!

We’re still reeling over NABJ convention and can’t wait to reconnect and share updates with our fellow CFABJ members.

Our community outreach committee meeting will take place at 10 am with our general body meeting following immediately after at 11 am.

This meeting is open to all financial members.

We hope you will join us! 🙌🏾

09/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Nick Samuel to CFABJ!

Nick has nearly 10 years of experience covering breaking news as a reporter at VeroNews. He regularly covers SpaceX launches from the Kennedy Space Center as an avid space enthusiast. In 2022 he organized the NASA downlink event with the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, allowing students to have their pre-recorded questions answered by astronauts Jessica Watkins and Bob Hines via livestream while aboard the International Space Station. This year, he covered the history message-making Artemis II launch.

Show Nick some love in the comments!

09/01/2026

Join our next CFABJ virtual meetings on September 12!

Community Outreach Committee: 10:00 AM
General Body Meeting: 11:00 AM

Financial members will receive all details via email. Want to get involved? Visit the link in the comments to become a member today!

08/31/2026

🚨Coming up on SEPTEMBER 3RD.

Don’t miss this opportunity to say Happy Heavenly Birthday to our late beloved treasurer Chester “Chet” Glover and honor his legacy. 🤍

Chet was a charter member who served tirelessly in our organization for more than 40 years, and was ultimately inducted into the CFABJ Hall of Fame.

You can purchase your ticket in advance via the link in the comments or at the door. All proceeds will benefit The Ladybug Foundation for Mental Health and Brain Disease.

08/17/2026

Another (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists Convention in the books! 🙌🏾

Atlanta brought the energy for , and CFABJ members made the most of every moment — from more than 200 sessions and thought-provoking conversations to countless opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

We left Atlanta feeling inspired, informed, and invigorated, with a renewed appreciation for the vision of the 44 founders who established NABJ and the legacy they created for Black journalists.

And one of the best parts? Experiencing it alongside our Central Florida journalism family. Shoutout to Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Black Journalists at UCF for making the week even more memorable. 🤝🏾

Houston, we’ll see you next year! 🚀

08/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Florida Chapters Meet Up at The Kitchen at True North Provisions!

Learning and connecting is what it’s all about, so we enjoyed the time spent with our sister chapter Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists and student members from National Association of Black Journalists at UCF, and FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, along with NABJ Region 3 Director Steve Crocker.

We look forward to all that the remainder of has to offer! 🙌🏾

08/01/2026

CFABJ’s Summer Brunch & NABJ Convention Sendoff brought together journalists, communications and PR professionals, and friends of the chapter for an afternoon of networking, fellowship, and inspiration ahead of .

One of the highlights of the afternoon was hearing words of encouragement from industry veterans Anetta Wilson, Tee Taylor, and Carolyn Fennell, who reminded us of the importance of carrying the torch forward and uplifting the next generation of journalists and media professionals.

Whether attendees are heading to Atlanta for the convention or continuing to make an impact here at home, we’re grateful for opportunities to build relationships, share knowledge, and strengthen our communities.

08/01/2026

🥂 Food. Trivia. Prizes. Networking. You don't want to miss this!

Join us for CFABJ's Summer Brunch & NABJ Convention Sendoff as we get ready for in Atlanta!

Whether you're headed to convention or staying right here in Central Florida, this event is open to all local journalists, media professionals, communications professionals, and journalism students.

You do not have to be attending the NABJ Convention to join us!
�🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.�📍 Bayou Kitchen & Lounge